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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.95, 1,012.41 and 212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.95, 1,012.41 and 212.77 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.95 : 1,012.41 = 212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.95/1,012.41 = 212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.95x = 1,012.41 × 212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.95x = 215,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,410.48/674.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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